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asked in category: General Last Updated: 8th February, 2020What is a convenience sample in research?
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Then, what is an example of a convenience sample?
A convenience sample is a type of non-probability sampling method where the sample is taken from a group of people easy to contact or to reach. For example, standing at a mall or a grocery store and asking people to answer questions would be an example of a convenience sample.
Secondly, when would you use a convenience sample? In pilot studies, convenience sample is usually used because it allows the researcher to obtain basic data and trends regarding his study without the complications of using a randomized sample.
Also question is, what is a convenience sample in statistics?
Convenience Sample. A convenience sample is one of the main types of non-probability sampling methods. A convenience sample is made up of people who are easy to reach. Consider the following example. A pollster interviews shoppers at a local mall.
Is a convenience sample random?
Convenience sampling is a type of non-probability sampling, which doesn't include random selection of participants. The opposite is probability sampling, where participants are randomly selected, and each has an equal chance of being chosen.